JOB DESCRIPTION The roleFrom day one you will manage Ingredients purchase orders to our suppliers, working in alignment with Category managers, while engaging closely with our other Operations departments, such as Production, Quality and Logistics to build the best meal kit experience in the market.
You will report into our Procurement Manager and will benefit from the experience from the other buyer in the Procurement TeamWe seek candidates that will bring an analytical, structured and proactive way of working, focused on delivering results in a high-paced environment.
Our ideal applicant is hands-on, problem solver, loves to make decisions based on data, likes the food/retail industry, and is hungry to take on continuous improvement challenges.What you'll doManage the daily supply and inventory of our ingredients to ensure our customers receive high-quality ingredients on timeEnsure inbound shipments are received on time, in the exact quantity and qualityManage operational relationships with existing network of suppliers on a daily basis and assist category managers in developing strong relationships with themAnalyze purchasing data to ensure accuracy of information, purchasing procedures and identify any discrepancies, etc Be a liaison between procurement and the warehouse/production teams, building strong communication channels for quick resolutions of potential issuesWhat you'll bringA Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience in related fieldGood communication skills, ability to explain complex concepts and build healthy stakeholder relationshipsCustomer-centricity and commitment to meeting customer needs with a proactive approachDetail-orientation, data-drivenness, and ability to multitask under pressure while meeting tight deadlinesHigh adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic environmentStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite, specifically Google SheetsEnglish and Italian proficiencyAvailability to work three days per week from to and possible paid availability outside standard hoursWhat we offerThe chance to have a serious impact on one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Europe in an exciting growth phase on the Italian marketA vibrant, international environment with mission-driven colleaguesSmart-working opportunity for up to 50% of your timeBenefit from our selection of employee perks significant reduction on your HelloFresh boxesmeal vouchersmeeting-free morning every Friday free high-end tech equipmentmonthly social events & bi-annual company partiesfree drinks, snacks and fruits in our vibrant and recently renovated officeAre you up for the challenge?Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.